Round Rock, TX vs Walnut, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 197). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $102,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Round Rock, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#504) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 139,077 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $405,249 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $102,891 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+32.9 |
C
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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